[ExchangeList] SMTP Question

From: "Andrew English" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

To: <exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:50:19 -0400

I run two VBulletin v3.5.x systems on different web boxes which are on the same
network as my Exchange 2003 server. I have found with trial and error that I
need to setup the SMTP server with basic authentication (clear text) enabled
even though Microsoft recommends that you disable it.
I am wondering why this would be? And if there is any kind of work around which
would allow me to turn it off?
Regards,
Andrew